IT Architecture Foundation (4-Day Workshop)

The course establishes a strong foundation for understanding IT architecture definitions, types, processes, guidelines and frameworks. The course focuses on the IT architect role and how it contributes to the success of delivering IT projects. A comprehensive skills and competency framework is discussed to help managers determine the architect career levels, architect specializations, education requirements and how managers can map a career development plan for IT architect advancements. The Architecture Management Life Cycle (AMLC) methodology will be discussed in details to cover the 5 process groups and associated sub-processes of IT architecture.

Target Audience

- IT architects, IT managers, directors, project managers, technical staff, and developers.

Course Overview

- Learn what is IT architecture, the historical views of architecture, and why we need it.

- Learn the benefits and types of IT architecture.

- Understand the importance of the IT architect role and the relationship to project success.

- Learn the IT architect responsibilities, skills, educational, and the competency framework.

- Understand the different architect title variation and their career level requirements.

- Understand the importance of establishing an Architecture Management Office (AMO).

- Learn the AMO components, benefits, structure, funding and maturity models.

- Understand the Architecture Management Life Cycle (AMLC) and processes.

- Learn how to integrate IT architecture and project management.

IT Architecture Foundation Schedule

- AMI next IT Architecture training schedule is Sept 30 - October 3, 2013.

- AMI can also work with clients to deliver the course On-site, please contact AMI for more details.

Pricing

- $2495 + HST.